It is reported from new York that the British have reached the outskirts of Valenciennes, and the approaching Tournai. Another report states that the British, east of Courtrai, are rapidly advancing along the Sceldt towards Ghant, taking many prisoners. ...
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Article : 138 wordsHungary has stopped the export of grain to Austria. The Austrian Minister for Agriculture states that, owing to Hungary's action, ...
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Article : 54 wordsMrs. L. Slater, of First-street, Boolaroo, has received notification that her husband, Corporal M. R. Slater, is returning to Australia, Corporal Slater has been on ...
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Article : 398 wordsSir Peter M'Bride, through the generosity of Mr. Oscar Asche, entertained 1300 Australian wounded officers and men at a performance of "Chu Chin Chow." ...
Article : 181 wordsThe latest French communique states: —We resumed our advance yesterday between the Olso and the Serre. On the right we carried Menbrecourt and ...
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Article : 86 wordsUnder the auspices of the local Red Cross Society and patriotic committees, a welcome was tendered to Private T. Murnain, and Private T. Wilson, in Lightfoot's Picture ...
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Article : 200 wordsAn official German report states:—The enemy, on both sides of Solesmes, was brought to a standstill on the heights eastward and outward of the town, ...
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Article : 330 wordsA French communique states:—French troops on Saturday reached the Danube region at Vidin, and proceeded to atop the traffic, An enemy monitor was forced ...
Article : 83 wordsAt the Newcastle recruiting depot yesterday, two volunteers were accepted, and one was rejected. ...
Article : 51 wordsMr. Balfour, the Secretary of State for Home Affairs, replying in the House of Commons to a series of questions regarding President Wilson's fourteen points. ...
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954), Wed 23 Oct 1918, Page 5
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